Abiodun Adewale Adeniyi

Cristiano Ronaldo remains central to Portugal at 41 as Jorge Jesus begins a new era with the defending Nations League champions against Wales.

England face world champions Spain without Cole Palmer, Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford. Here's how the injury crisis could reshape Thomas Tuchel's plans.

Manchester United rank 20th in several Premier League high-intensity running metrics. We examine what the numbers reveal about Michael Carrick's tactics and their poor start.

Manchester United generated record revenue of £677.6m in 2025/26 but still posted a £43m net loss. Here's what the club's latest accounts really reveal.

Mikel Arteta has reportedly agreed an improved new Arsenal contract after guiding the Gunners to their first Premier League title in 22 years. We examine what the agreement means for Arsenal's future.

The September–October international break is much longer than usual in 2026. Here's why FIFA changed the calendar, when club football returns and what the new 16-day window means.

Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernández begin new eras when Germany face the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Here's how their first tactical battle could unfold.

Estêvão Willian has addressed his limited Chelsea role under Xabi Alonso. With only 23 Premier League minutes this season, where does the Brazilian fit into the manager's plans?

Mariona Caldentey scored a stoppage-time penalty as Arsenal Women beat HB Køge 1–0 in their Champions League opener, but 21 attempts and only two on target exposed a major concern.

Kylian Mbappé has missed France training with flu-like symptoms ahead of Zinedine Zidane's first match in charge against Türkiye. What could his absence mean for Zidane's new-look France?

Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2–1 in a fiery derby, but controversial decisions involving Cristian Romero, Lee Kang-in and Dean Huijsen left José Mourinho furious with the referee and VAR.

Manchester United needed an 89th-minute Matheus Cunha equaliser to rescue a 1–1 draw at Fulham, leaving Michael Carrick’s side with just five points from their opening five Premier League matches.